Postdoctoral Research Associate in Comparative Somatic Genomics

University of Cambridge

Posted: 27 September 2026 - Cambridge, United Kingdom

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Join the Cagan Lab as a Postdoctoral Research Associate to investigate the competition of mutant clones in healthy tissues and cancer suppression in mammals. This project utilizes comparative somatic genomics to uncover principles of somatic evolution across diverse species. The role includes developing genomic workflows, analyzing mutation rates, and collaborating with a network of institutions. The position is fixed-term for 3 years, with substantial ownership of the project and opportunities for training in experimental methods.

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  • Reference: PC51194
  • Role: postdoctoral researcher
  • Employment type: full time
  • Research field: biology
  • Research topic: comparative genomics
  • Application deadline: 21 October 2026